<p>Nintendo has announced availability and pricing of their upcoming Wii U console. While the Wii successor finally brings the HD and bundles a 6 touchscreen tablet-esque controller, I figure Nintendo's hardware days are numbered and the sooner they pull a Sega and go software-only, the better. But before we ever get our hands on iPad Metroid or Xbox Zelda, we have the Wii U to contend with this fall landing November 18th at $300-$350, dependent upon configuration.</p><p>Following in the footsteps of Sony and Microsoft, the new Wii U expands their video offerings under the "Nintendo TVii" banner featuring access to a variety of content and meta data. And, given that Wii-pad, not only do you get a remote control, you've acquired a "second screen." In addition to the requisite streaming services, like Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant, the Wii U appears to go real time with a guide and sports stats. Perhaps less relevant, in sheer numbers, but way more interesting is Nintendo's new relationship with TiVo.</p><p>Details are scarce at the moment, as neither TiVo nor Nintendo care to discuss the specifics. However, we know there will be some interaction between the Wii U and a TiVo DVR. At the very least, we see the ability to schedule TiVo recordings via the Wii-pad. Additionally, Nintendo provides the capability to initiate playback of a TiVo-ed recording. But here's where things get murky Based on the very limited intel, it seemsA the Wii U can also receive streamed TiVo recordings from a DVR in the home. If accurate, is this direct TiVo-to-Wii? Or does it require a TiVo Stream intermediary? Is playback limited to the television or can the Wii controller stand-in for an iPhone or iPad, enabling video throughout the house? Or is the Wiipad merely a souped up TiVo remote? Curiouser and curiouser</p><p>Click to enlarge:</p><p><a href="http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2012-09/nintendo-to-channel-tivo/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/13/nintendo-wii-u-expandable-memory-tivo-integration-explained/">Nintendo Wii U expandable memory, TiVO integration explained</a> (Joystiq)</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/13/wii-u-memory-tivo-dvr/">Nintendo Wii U expandable memory explained, TiVO hardware not built in</a> (Engadget)</p><p><a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/29332/nintendo-tvii-can-link-to-netflix-hulu-tivo-and-all-major-cable-and-dish-companies">Nintendo TVii Can Link to Netflix, Hulu, TiVo and All Major Cable and Dish ...</a> (Side Mission)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=d7sDfR-IHYQOyAMR4ipy5Ro7SOXiM">1,938 additional articles.</a></p>